Channel Islands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Anacapa Island Arch and Lighthouse with pelicans flying over in the Channel Islands National Park offshore from the Ventura Oxnard area of southern California USA
East Anacapa Island of the Channel Islands covered in yellow flowers and nesting seabirds with view of white lighthouse in background on partly cloudy day
Scorpion Bay of Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands National Park off the gold coast of California United States

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Channel Islands Hotel Deals

Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA

Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA

2 out of 5
1516 Newbury Rd Thousand Oaks CA
The price is AU$122 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$122
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Thousand Oaks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,796 reviews)
Not a bad place for a overnight stay. Only problems was the staff. Check in sucked, staff can be better to customers. He had an attitude before ineven walked in. Attitude was unacceptable. Room appeared cleab beyond the tick that was found on my friend we believe came from the bed.

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA
Good Nite Inn Camarillo

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

2 out of 5
1100 Ventura Blvd Camarillo CA
The price is AU$138 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$138
9 Apr - 10 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Camarillo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,318 reviews)
Always an amazing stay!

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai Valley Inn

5 out of 5
905 Country Club Rd Ojai CA
The price is AU$1,182 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$1,182
27 Apr - 28 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Ojai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Loved this place! Will definitely come back!

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Ojai Valley Inn
Palm Garden Hotel

Palm Garden Hotel

3 out of 5
495 N Ventu Park Rd Thousand Oaks CA
The price is AU$207 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$207
29 Apr - 30 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thousand Oaks. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,400 reviews)
Always clean and quiet

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Palm Garden Hotel
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St Ventura CA
The price is AU$234 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$234
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,803 reviews)
The property is very close to the freeway and train station. Very noisy.

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd Oxnard CA
The price is AU$452 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$452
26 Apr - 27 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Oxnard. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (950 reviews)
Clean property with nice family environment and great beach access.

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Channel Islands

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Seabridge Marina

While Seabridge Marina isn't home to many top sights, Channel Islands Harbor and Fisherman's Wharf are some notable places to visit nearby.

Seabridge Marina
Sunset in Santa Barbara pink sky

Oxnard Shores

If you're spending some time in Oxnard Shores, Oxnard State Beach and Channel Islands Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Oxnard Shores
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Via Marina

Via Marina might not have many top sights, but Channel Islands Harbor and Fisherman's Wharf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Via Marina
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Oxnard Dunes

While Oxnard Dunes may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mandalay Beach and Mandalay State Beach.

Oxnard Dunes
Duck swimming sunrise in Channel Islands Harbor in Port Hueneme California United States

Sea View Estates

Though Sea View Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Channel Islands Harbor and Oxnard State Beach.

Sea View Estates
Southern California beach at Sunset in Oxnard Hollywood Beach

Hollywood

While visiting Hollywood, you might make a stop by sights like Channel Islands Harbor and Naval Base Ventura County - Port Hueneme.

Hollywood


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